About this role
Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job Description
To provide end-to-end financial support to the business by delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and forward-looking guidance that enhances performance and informed decision making. The role acts as a strategic business partner, bridging the gap between Finance and business by interpreting financial results, identifying key revenue and cost drivers, and recommending actionable measures that support sustainable growth and cost optimization. It ensures reliable forecasting and budgeting that enables the business to plan effectively and execute its strategy with confidence.
Qualifications
- Business Commerce Degree in Accounting and Finance
- A Chartered Accountant (CA) is non-negotiable
Additional Information
Experience:
- 5 years' experience within the Finance division in a banking environment or environment with similar technical challenge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Obtain an understanding of the business environment and processes which are being supported in order to add value and allow for appropriate decision making to occur.
- Prepare accurate, timely monthly management reports for the business segment, highlighting key performance metrics, trends, variances and recommend practical solutions and corrective measures to improve performance and align with strategic objectives.
- Analyse financial results to identify revenue and cost drivers, emerging risks and opportunities for improved performance.
- Translate financial data into clear insights and recommendations to support decision making.
- Develop and maintain dashboard and performance indicators relevant to business.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Articulating Information
- Documenting Facts
- Establishing Rapport
- Interpreting Data
- Providing Insights
Technical Competencies:
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Management (Financial)
- Financial Systems Administration
- Interpreting Financial Statements
- Stakeholder Management